Rome was founded in 753 BC according to what legend?
The legend of Romulus and Remus
When did Rome finally destroy Carthage (in the
3rd Punic War): 264BC, 500BC, 146BC, or
196BC?
146BC
What is the Roman city that was buried under clouds of ash and rivers of scorching lava?
Pompeii
Who was the consul and general who won battles in Gaul: Maximilian, Constantine,
Caesar, or Diocletian?
Caesar
What is the name of first major Roman-built road of layered stone that is still in use today?
Appian Way
Where did the Etruscans originally come from:
Scandinavia, Northern Africa, Western Spain, or
Asia Minor?
Asia Minor
Who was in the First Triumvirate?
Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
Who established the Roman Republic?
Lucius Brutus and/or Lucius Collantinus
What year was the Republic established?
509BC
A Centurion commanded a force of men known as a Century. How many men comprised this unit: 75, 50, 80, or 100?
80
My name is Eunus. I was a Syrian slave of
Romans. I created the state and ruled it as king
Antiochos. On which island did it happen:
Cyprus, Sardinia, Sicily, or Corsica?
Sicily
I was a gladiator of Thracian origin and the leader of the uprising in 74-71 BC. I created mighty army. I lost my life in a battle in 71 BC, but I was luckier than those who survived: they were crucified by Romans. Who am I?
Spartacus
On what day was Caesar assassinated: March 15,
27 B.C., March 15, 44 B.C., March 1, 44 B.C., or February 1, 27 B.C.?
March 15, 44 BC
What were the two prominent "political parties" in the Late Republic: Pompeans and Caesarians,
Imperialists and Republicans, Sullans and
Marians, or Optimates and Populares?
Optimates and Populares
There were 4 classes of Roman citizens, the lowest class being slaves, what are the next three, in order from lowest to highest?
Plebians, Equestrians, Patricians
What year was the Roman Republic founded (in response to the rape of Lucretia and the overthrow of the last Etruscan King, Lucius
Tarquinius Superbus): 509BC, 753BC, 44BC, or
432BC?
509 BC
In 451 BC, the Laws of the Twelve Tables were established by which group: The First
Triumvirate, The Decemvirate, The Tribunes, or
The Populares?
Decemvirate
Rome secured its first provinces of Sicily,
Sardinia and Corsica by defeating Carthage in which war: 2nd Samnite War, Pyrrhic War, 1st
Punic War, or Latin War?
1st Punic War
Considered one of the greatest generals in history, which Carthaginian general crushed the
Roman legions in a number of decisive battles during the 2nd Punic War and nearly captured
Rome?
Hannibal
Which battle finally ended the 2nd Punic War in
Roman victory: Battle of Ilorca, Battle of
Cannae, Battle of Zama, or Battle of Actium?
Battle of Zama
Which King left his country in a will to Rome in
133BC: Eumenes I, Oredes IV, Antiochus II, or
Attalus III?
Attalus III
Which famous Roman general eventually won the Jugurthine War (112-105 BC) for Rome:
Metellus, Marius, Pompey, or Albinus?
Marius
Which King ruled Macedonia when Rome first fought this country (214-205BC)?
Philip V
In which war did Roman soldiers first fight overseas: Second Samnite War, Second Punic
War, First Punic War, or The Pyrrhic Wars?
First Punic War
Who was the first Roman general to invade
Britain in 55 BC?
Julius Caesar
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of what Roman god of war: Mars,
Jupiter, Vulcan, or Neptune?
Mars
Back in the days of the Roman Republic, two brothers -- Tiberius and Gaius -- tried to enact land reforms. What was their surname: Caesar,
Aurelius, Scipio, or Gracchus?
Gracchus
My name is Brennus. I beat the Romans in 387
BC and sacked Rome, except for the hill of
Capitoline. Can you name my tribe: Samnites,
Gauls, Etruscs, or Illyrians?
Gauls
I lived from 319 to 272 BC. I was the king of
Epeirus. I lost my life in the streetfights in Argos in 272. Who am I: Hamilcar, Miltiades,
Leonidas, or Pyrrhus?
Pyrrhus
I was considered the greatest threat to Rome of all time. I commanded my country's army in the
2nd Punic War. All know me for crossing the
Alps and the battle of Cannae. Who am I?
Hannibal
My name is Eunus. I was a Syrian slave of
Romans. I created the state and ruled it as king
Antiochos. On which island did it happen:
Cyprus, Sardinia, Sicily, or Corsica?
Sicily
I was a gladiator of Thracian origin and the leader of the uprising in 74-71 BC. I created mighty army. I lost my life in a battle in 71 BC, but I was luckier than those who survived: they were crucified by Romans. Who am I?
Spartacus
On what day was Caesar assassinated: March 15,
27 B.C., March 15, 44 B.C., March 1, 44 B.C., or February 1, 27 B.C.?
March 15, 44 BC
What were the two prominent "political parties" in the Late Republic: Pompeans and Caesarians,
Imperialists and Republicans, Sullans and
Marians, or Optimates and Populares?
Optimates and Populares
There were 4 classes of Roman citizens, the lowest class being slaves, what are the next three, in order from lowest to highest?
Plebians, Equestrians, Patricians
What year was the Roman Republic founded (in response to the rape of Lucretia and the overthrow of the last Etruscan King, Lucius
Tarquinius Superbus): 509BC, 753BC, 44BC, or
432BC?
509 BC
In 451 BC, the Laws of the Twelve Tables were established by which group: The First
Triumvirate, The Decemvirate, The Tribunes, or
The Populares?
Decemvirate
Rome secured its first provinces of Sicily,
Sardinia and Corsica by defeating Carthage in which war: 2nd Samnite War, Pyrrhic War, 1st
Punic War, or Latin War?
1st Punic War
Considered one of the greatest generals in history, which Carthaginian general crushed the
Roman legions in a number of decisive battles during the 2nd Punic War and nearly captured
Rome?
Hannibal
Which battle finally ended the 2nd Punic War in
Roman victory: Battle of Ilorca, Battle of
Cannae, Battle of Zama, or Battle of Actium?
Battle of Zama